Are podencos good family dogs?
They are usually very social with other dogs and often live well in a multi-dog household. Podencos can sometimes have a stubborn, independent streak, but they do respond well to positive reinforcement training. You may just require a little more patience than with, say, an eager-to-please Labrador!
How intelligent are podencos?
Perhaps due to their cleverness and persistent focus, Podencos are considered to be even more persecuted than the Galgos. Smart, curious and clownish, they have a profound awareness of their surroundings and a sensitivity to their humans.
Are podencos related to greyhounds?
The breed is believed to be a variation on the original Ibizan Hound, otherwise know in Spanish as the Podenco Ibicenco. The general temperament of the Podenco is similar to the galgo and greyhounds. They are very smart and eager to please, but they are sometimes stubborn.
How long do podenco dogs live?
Ibizan Hound: 12 – 14 years
Pharaoh Hound: 12 – 14 years
Podenco/Lifespan
Are podencos affectionate?
They are keen to learn, eager to please, loveably clownish, affectionate, and are good with children – as well as other household pets. They are energetic and active, but equally love a good long snooze throughout the day.
Are podencos aggressive?
They are never aggressive towards people. Officianados of this breed have never believed the report that a Podenco Andaluz attacked someone – even the large Ibizan Andalus; however one can imagine that a traumatised or abused Podenco Andaluz, when cornered, could attack to defend itself.
How much exercise does a podenco need?
Podenco Canario Activity Requirements This dog requires a daily walk or two, and a good yard that allows them plenty of room to roam and explore. They suit an active family who enjoys lots of games, walks, tramping or running to avoid a bored dog looking for something to do, which often leads to trouble.
How long do Ibizan hounds live?
10 – 12 years
Ibizan Hound/Life span
Where does the dog breed Podenco come from?
This breed originates in the island of Eivissa and has been traditionally used in the Catalan-speaking areas of Spain, and France where it was known under the name of Le Charnigue, to hunt rabbits and other small game. The Podenco is a fast dog that can hunt on all types of terrain, working by scent, sound and sight.
When to contact the podenco hound in Ibiza?
For many of us, contact with the Podenco, or in Catalan ‘Ca Eivissenc’, will either be when driving and the need to suddenly slow down when finding them running loose on Ibiza’s roads and giving them something of a wild reputation.
Are there any health issues with a podenco dog?
There are a few potential health issues that it is useful to be aware of though. Hip Dysplasia: Problems with the hip joints are more common in large breed dogs, and the bigger Podencos are no exception. For those like the Andaluz and the Campanero, this can be a more common occurrence.
How is a podenco hound an escapologist?
Podencos are proven escapologists. Possessing the ability to jump incredible heights from a standstill, so they need very tall fences. They also have been known to climb, and many can escape from crates, open baby gates and even locks. They have a strong prey drive, therefore they cannot be trusted off lead unless in a safely enclosed area.